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dissolved

 

[ dɪˈzɔlvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemical process

The term 'dissolved' refers to the process by which a solid, liquid, or gas becomes incorporated into a liquid to form a solution. This occurs when the solute’s particles are surrounded and separated by the solvent’s molecules. Dissolution is a physical change where the composition of the solute and solvent remains intact, even though they mix. The extent to which a substance dissolves can vary significantly based on factors like temperature, pressure, and the nature of the solute and solvent involved.

Synonyms

disintegrated, melted, solubilized

Examples of usage

  • The sugar dissolved quickly in the hot tea.
  • Salt dissolves in water to form a saline solution.
  • When the tablet dissolved, the medicine was released.
  • The scientist observed how the metal dissolved in acid.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissolved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dissolvido

🇮🇳 घुलित

🇩🇪 gelöst

🇮🇩 terlarut

🇺🇦 розчинений

🇵🇱 rozpuszczony

🇯🇵 溶解した

🇫🇷 dissous

🇪🇸 disuelto

🇹🇷 eritilmiş

🇰🇷 용해된

🇸🇦 مذاب

🇨🇿 rozpuštěný

🇸🇰 rozpustený

🇨🇳 溶解的

🇸🇮 raztopljen

🇮🇸 leysir

🇰🇿 еритілген

🇬🇪 გადაჭრილი

🇦🇿 həll olunmuş

🇲🇽 disuelto

Etymology

The word 'dissolved' is the past tense of the verb 'dissolve,' which originates from the Latin word 'dissolvere.' The Latin term is composed of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'solvere' meaning 'to loosen or untie.' It entered the English language around the late 15th century, and initially, it was used in both physical and metaphorical contexts. Over time, the term has become primarily associated with scientific and chemical processes, particularly in the fields of chemistry and biology where substances interact and form new solutions. The evolution of the usage reflects changes in language and understanding of matter and solutions through the ages, emphasizing the importance of dissolution in both daily life and scientific inquiry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,763, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.